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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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